Biology questions and answers

Biology Questions and Answers

How well do you understand living things and their vital processes? Whether you are preparing for JAMB, WAEC, NECO and Post-UTME, these Biology past questions and answers cover such subjects as the chemistry of life, botany, evolution, genetics, ecology etc to help you know what to expect, improve your speed and confidence and be really prepared for the actual aptitude test.

2,281.

Which of the following factors will most likely lead to overcrowding within a population?

A.

Absence of predators

B.

Emigration

C.

Food shortage

D.

Absence of territorial behaviour

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,282.

In ecological succession, since Iichens grow on bare rock, they are considered to be

A.

primary consumers

B.

pioneer organisms

C.

climax organisms

D.

producers

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,283.

Population growth rate may be defined as the

A.

mortality rate per unit area over a period

B.

number of times an organism occurs within a given period

C.

number of a particular species per unit area

D.

net rate of natality and mortality in the habitat over a period

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,284.

The following habitats can be used in the study of succession except

A.

savanna grassland

B.

abandoned farmland

C.

a pond

D.

a well cultivated land

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,285.

Which of the following features is not an adaptation of plants to aquatic habitats?

A.

Breathing roots for air entry

B.

Flowers raised above water for the purpose of pollination

C.

Spongy tissues containing gases for buoyancy

D.

Hairy structures on the leaves to reduce water loss

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.